Curry Chicken!

My very first curry chicken! It was a great success to cook it at last...hahaha...so what next?

This week I didn't really study much for my CFA Level 1. Reason being:

1) Lazy -- which I don't deny it;

2) Tired & busy -- many household chores to do and plans to
make for my flea market;

3) Cooking -- I don't really enjoy eating outside so much since it
is expensive and not so healthy.

So honestly, I don't have high hope for Sunday but take it as some experience of CFA...and in fact a very expensive lesson to learn... :P

I want to learn to cook many dishes, as a hobby and also to save money on eating outside food. I don't cook well in the past and sometimes I don't even dare to present it to others for tasting. Now I can understand the sufferings of my ex...haha...lol I have been cooking simple dishes for the week, cooking about the same old dishes that I know of and trying to perfect them. And today, I finally made my CURRY CHICKEN! It tastes great! :DD Hahaha...trust me manz...anyone wanna give it a try? *wink*

This morning I met up with my iPod mini buyer and sold the item for S$120. I thought I have made a great deal out of it but in the evening I was informed that my iPod is not working right...how could it be?! I have tested it before I sold it. And I should have insisted on showing the buyer the working condition of the iPod before he left but he was the one who rejected it. I cannot tell if it is really spoilt originally or after he got it now. How stupid me...

Tomorrow I will meet up with him again to take it back for checking. And I have promised to pay him back half of the amount first. Is it really my fault that I could have missed the flaws in the iPod? I am not trying to cheat anyone here but I should have been more careful about selling the items out too. If I insisted to show him it is working properly before I hand him the iPod, the conflicts would have been more clear who's fault it is. And if I know its battery is not working well, I could take it back immediately too and just bear with the embarrassment for not noticing that fault...how careless of me to fail to do so...haiz...

Anyway, I am so glad to be out with the girl today after her exam. Time is always wonderful with this best friend of mine around...especially I have not gone out to shop for ages! I don't feel like spending much at all now as I am scared I would spend much more for Xmas. It is wiser if I spend less for the time being...that's the same for Yingz...oh manz what should our budget be for our Xmas gift exchange this time round?

I am glad too that I will be meeting up with Steph tomorrow after her paper. I need to borrow the financial calculator from her too. Yingz will be there too so it is the 3 of us again...yeah! :)

"Thank God for a great day! :D"

Apologize by Timbaland

"Apologize" by Timbaland

......

"I wish I could say apologize to the things I have done in the past,
Amend them if only there is a time machine.
Yet it is already too late now,
And I have let you down...


What is done is done and there is no turning back,
I have let it go now.
What is ahead of me is waiting for me to mould them now,
And this time I tell myself:
'I will never have to apologize to you again...trust me.'"

Hero! (26/11/07)

Tina & I! :)

It's great to have bible study with her...and also having the great time after that... :) Xmas is coming in one month's time. The decorations in the malls are already out, dazzling with all sorts of different designs to attract the crowd to shop for their xmas gifts. Plaza Singapura has streams of golden lights hanging down from the ceiling of the mall, complimenting with a Christmas at the centre of its main entrance.

The golden lighting is lovely and simple and sweet...I guess it's something you have to go there and feel it yourself as the camera juz can't capture that lighting effect...hee...
My favourite HERO!!!

I LOVE its drama series last time that I will not forget it. The movie is simply fantastic with everything the same...even its original crew! Except, some of them can feel that they are slightly older...oh well that's more than 6 years ago I watched the drama right?
Yet, Takuya Kimura, Takako Matsu still looks as handsome and pretty as ever... *envy*

And to add on to the strong cast is the famous actor Lee Byung Hun...a handsome guy buy I don't really know who he is as I don't catch Korean drama that often...ooops! :P I realise Tina & I have pretty much similar taste in the things we like as I get closer to this lovely lady. And certainly, Hero is one of them! *wink*

Movie Review

(sourcing from Wikipedia as well as my experience! :P)

Hero is a flim that featured a story about the work of the public prosecutors in Japan. Kuryu Kohei (Takuya Kimura) is a young public prosecutor who gets transferred to a division in Tokyo. Unlike a typical prosecutor, Kuryu dresses casually and ignores standard procedures, but his brilliant instincts and determination make him well-suited as an investigator. He espouses a very strong sense of justice, and his idealism has a big impact on his colleagues.

Amamiya (Takako Matsu), his assistant, is aiming to be promoted to the position of a prosecutor. At first, she and Kuryu get along very poorly, but working together eventually leads to a relationship that borders on romance.

For this movie, it is a follow-up of the Hero Special filmed in 2006. Similar to all other episodes of the drama Hero, Kuryu uses his own way to investigate to solve the difficult case of the manslaughtering of a man who is on his way to collect the wedding ring for his wedding the next day. Unfortunately, he is beaten up and pushed over by a security guard who happened to pass by there. He fell and fatally knock his head on the road curb, leading to internal bleeding and died. Kuryu was furious and for the sake of the finance, he wanted to solve the case so as to put the person who caused his death to justice. Yet, as he investigate much more deeper, there is a big story behind this case, which actually leads to another case even more serious and bigger than this....

MUST WATCH because the producer manage to carry the sense of humour of these public inspectors in the process of their investigation on the case and how they come together to stand up for justice...regardless of how much oppression and stress and OT they may face. Also, for Hero die-hard fans, it was a happy ending for all as we see how the love between the two main characters, Kuryu and Amamiya, blosson once again after that 6 years of separation. And of course, not to forget the side kicks of the stony yet omnipotent bartender who can cook anything, and see through people hearts and attend to them with his own strange unique way that will make you laugh too. Hint: He plays a very important role at the end of the movie!

"I LOVE HERO!!! :DD"

Changi Airport Terminal 3 Open House! (24/11/07)

Welcome to Changi Airport Terminal 3!

Click here for the official website to take a sneak preview of the new T3. :)

Since our service is at Expo which is SO near Changi Airport, Shu Hui and I meet up a little earlier before service to take a look at this new building that as a Singaporean will be proud of.
The overview of the counters at Terminal 3.
From Wikipedia:

"Plans for Terminal 3 were reviewed, resulting in a new design concept which departs from the largely utilitarian architecture in the first two terminals. The terminal is designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and CPG Corporation and topped by a unique roof feature, the terminal is equipped with a full-service nine-story Crowne Plaza Hotel on its premises. Officials commenced construction in 1999 after receiving the green light in December 1996.

Originally planned for completion in 2006, the date was postponed by two years after global terrorism concerns delayed growth of air traffic in the airport. On 30 May 2006, a topping out ceremony for the terminal was conducted, and when opened on 9 January 2008, will increase the airport's total capacity to 70 million passengers."

Guess who I saw at T3? It's Glenn Ong and his fellow DJs and staff from Class 95 FM!

Well, I suppose this is probably to train them to elaborate much more on air about this new terminal that most of us are awaiting for its opening on 9 Jan 2008 ya? :)

There are actually tours, at S$3, provided for anyone interested while they visit T3. Visitation to the transit and immigration area of T3 is available only upon the purchase of the ticket at S$1. Smart way to earn money huh? Hahahha...lol

Most of the terminal is still empty but some shops and eateries have already opened for business operations. At the centre, there is also a counter with more information about the structures of T3 and its features etc.

This is how T3 overall looks like. :)

The departure area...so nice!

Going up to the viewing gallery of T3 which is located on the 3rd level. For 2nd level, it is lined up with shops and restaurants, probably for the people who are waiting for or sending off their loved ones, friends and family members, coming from or goin to abroad.

The viewing gallery!

From here, you can see both sides of the transit area and all the shops inside it...isn't it nice? :) Well, it probably help to those love ones who are gonna be apart for some time to see each other for a while longer from afar ba...

This design, however, looks a little similar to that of the HK International Airport with the glassy design and the spacious feeling...don't you think so?

A little fountain inside the transit area...that's just such a brilliant idea and superb design!Next time if you didn't catch the last train back home from airport, maybe you can also consider staying at the new Crowne Plaza Hotel instead. Or...I would still prefer to camp out at the airport lobbies, 24-hours starbucks cafe or other eateries, and also the viewing galleries... :PBecause this is an open house, the public would probably want to know much more of our own airports. It is a really sweet thought of the organiser to come up with these little side facts about the airport that you and I might not notice daily but would be just happy to learn about them. Well...get what I mean? :)

T3 gives me a very spacious feeling and with its uniquely designed ceiling that allows light to seep into the lobby, you could feel the natural ambience and relaxing environment that the designer of T3 wants to give to the public, making you feel relieved and happy before and after your holiday or business trip...and to all Singaporeans who return or going abroad, feeling that this is our home sweet home indeed...

"I can't wait to go HK next year so that I can pay a visit to T3 again when it is officially opened...and all the shops are in operations! Hahahaha...lol"

Take care, Mummy! (22/11/07)

Mum & I @ Melben Seafood Restaurant...all ready for our crab feast! :DDI simply can't wait to get my hands on the famous Crab Bee Hoon...YUMMY!!! Since I can't take chilli, black pepper crab is the other fav of mine...uniquely a local cuisine...

A dinner before mummy return to HK...guess she will enjoy the food over there much more since it has always been her favourite...and I bet she will enjoy herself much more now with daddy around her...yeah...lol My lovely family photo (taken before Daddy returns to China)...missing my parents pretty much though...not because I am not strong here but truly they are great... :)

"I will forever and always thank God for blessing me with such great parents who love and adores me well and teach me the right way of living always..."

Firefly tour! (feat. Crocodile Farm, Chinese Herb Garden...18/11/07)

1 Day @ Pengerang with Mum! :D

Initially we planned to go KL or Bintan but my work is getting busy and mum is leaving soon enough. This trip happens to have the right timing (1 day tour only), cheap (S$55 per pax including 1 seafood lunch with baby lobster, 1 seafood dinner, air-con coach, a tour guide and of course the highlight of the tour -- Fire Flies River Cruise!

Doesn't it all sound value worth the money spent? :P Breakfast at Sentosa Town on our own expenses...a great way to start a brand new day ya? I LOVE BAK KUH TEH!!! *drool*

There is a slight difference in the bak kuh teh in Singapore: the addition of the beancurd skin and more vegetables! Looks healthier and more yummilicious to me! :DD

After a satisfying breakfast, we head down to the Crocodile Farm...a place you probably wouldn't want to mess around with its inhabitants...Crocodile has very long life span and some can live up to hundred over years. The owner specially kept these crocodiles ancestors in special confined area where visitors have to view them from the overhead bridge. The reason being is that when he provoked these cold-blooded reptiles in the water, you would not be able to get wet, or 30% less of the chances of getting drenched by the splashing water....

This crocodile here is known to be over 130 years old already...coolz... :XCrocodiles are everywhere and they look about the same. Their eyes can blink and close and open...and each stare is a cold and scary look...shedding crocodile tears huh?This is how fierce crocodiles can become when they are provoked.Baby crocodile!

I don't know if I should call them cute...hahaha...lolAnd this is a rare crocodile that is borned without tail! A little poor thing to me...Found crocodile egg shell around the area. As seen, they are pretty soft and kind of plastic like.

The hatching season is in April and that's the only time crocodiles will lay their eggs. At the end of the crocodile farm tour, the owner pass us a few baby crocodile which we can place on our bodies to take pictures with...it is so fun! :))

My mum is certainly cute like everyone says...she dare to place the crocodile on her head! :DIf I kiss the crocodile...will it turn into a prince? :PNext up -- Chinese Herbs Garden!

The garden is not big but the herbs are planted systematically in rows and everywhere that has a usable land area. They where all labled with a sign showing the name of the herbs and its medical functions.

You will be surprised to see quite a number of herbs here that you used to often see them around our neighbourhood...isn't Chinese medicine looks amazing!

The name of this plant is so familiar hor...hahaha...lolSometimes, the herbs don't just grow upwards up but from the sky hanging around the ceiling. This herb is uniquely designed to grow in this special way...Lotus pond!

Somehow I find this pond very pretty...probably reminds me of those Chinese ghost movie where the beautiful ghosts will appear in the shelter that stands in the middle of the lotus pond...oh well I can get really imaginative manz... :PLotus is a plant that is very very useful as every part of it is edible and has a use on its on. My mum used to cook soup with the lotus roots and seeds last time...yummy...The lotus flower! :DD

It's very big and bright in the pink colour...mesmerizing... *Awww*I didn't know there is use for "fox tail" too ya? *grinz*

Herbs don't just come in leaves and grass but also in the forms of flowers.

This is the herb that girls may like it -- Rosemary.

Small lotus-like flowers that I found outside the temple there...love their bright colours!

Finally seafood lunch @ Pengerang!

It is actually the same town I always come in the cycling trips with my church friends to Malaysia...but not the same restaurant that we like to frequent. I suppose this town is really famous for their seafood and lobsters ya? :D

The highlight of our tour -- Fried Baby Lobsters! Woohoo! :D